If you or someone
you know has some experience or is new to meditation, or would like
learn more, please come out and join our monthly Sunday practice group.

Each month we will
alternate with a variety of guided meditations, silent sitting time,
gentle mindful stretches, and walking meditation. A reading or presentation on a topic
relevant to mindful meditation will be read either at the start or end
of each practice time.

If you ever have to miss a
Sunday, or choose not to attend regularly, not a problem! Come join us any time you are able to schedule
the time. If that means one Sunday every few months or so, that's
perfectly fine! Plus, the Bedford Youth Performing Center, who has
graciously offered the space to us, is a wonderful and serene place to
be. Park out back on the lower level and enter through the back door.

Hope you can make it!

There are NO fees
charged, however donations in any amount, are most appreciated. A
portion of these donations will go to BYPC for use of their lovely
facility and the remainder will go to myself as the instructor.

Sunday, September 29, 2013

If you missed the chance to sign up for the fall session of the Traditional 8-Week MBSR, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program, I wanted to announce that a Spring 2014 Session will be held. It should run from March thru April, and as of this time, course fees will be much the same as they were/are for the Fall 2013 classes. Stay tuned for further information in the upcoming weeks for more information concerning specific dates and times.

Please read my past Blog posts on MBSR for additional information concerning the program, and check back here in the next few weeks for specifics as to dates and times for the Spring MBSR session in Bedford, NH.

Mindfulness is the ability to focus on the present moment, in a nonjudmental way. It is the ability to stay focused on the task at hand, or the activity being engaged in, without letting the flow of thoughts or distractions take you from the present.

This class is perfect for beginners or for people looking to refresh an
existing meditation practice. The instructor will be teaching a variety
of meditations, as well as discussing various aspects of mindfulness and how it
applies to daily life. It is a fun, informative and supportive place to
learn and be inspired to continue with your own practice long after the class
has ended.

Wear
comfortable clothes/dress. Seated postures in chairs so no mats or
cushions required, but feel free to bring one along if you prefer. Bring
a footstool for your feet, and blankets/shawls for your
comfort as needed.

This class is such a great way to learn how to meditate in a fun and informal way. I provide tons of helpful information to make sure you feel supported in starting your own practice long after this class has ended. You will learn and "do" in class, with plenty of opportunity to discuss what is or is not working for you. We cover a lot of information in the 6 weeks so if you have been considering learning meditation, this is indeed a "user friendly" way to begin!

Welcome!

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. The intent here is to both inform and allow for further exploration of mindfulness, meditation and more!

Many of us tend to not express what we are truly feeling about aging and the thought of getting older. I have never seen myself as an "age" however I do see the effects of this inevitable process in my thoughts, actions and body. Trying to make the most of this life we are all given is everyone's aim and I hope to bring a small sense of connectedness to the fact that we all are on the same path. Some of us, myself included, just need a gentle reminder of this every now and then.

I have tried my best to be (mostly) mindful in my postings but cannot always guarantee this to be true since old habits and ways of reacting do peek through occasionally.

In the often quoted words of Bette Davis:"fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a bumpy night!"